Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem

Ernest Health•Phoenix, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is a 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving the Phoenix metro area. It provides comprehensive rehabilitation programs to help patients restore mobility, strength, and independence after serious medical events, using advanced therapy technology and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. The Physical Therapist Assistant joins a team of patient caregivers and works under the direction of a physical therapist. The role may involve implementing treatment plans, performing selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks, documenting patients’ responses, and reporting treatment outcomes to the supervising physical therapist. The position is per diem and based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Requirements

Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support in relation to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may implement treatment plans with patients.
Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
Record patients’ responses to treatment and report the outcome of each treatment to the physical therapist.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.